Here is what you need to know about the executive order, its potential impact on the ground and the possibility of legal battle:What does the order say? The order also gives state troopers the authority to impound vehicles being used to transport the migrants in question. In his news release announcing the order, Abbott claimed that the rise in Covid cases in Texas is connected to the "dramatic rise in unlawful border crossings." From there, other private entities -- including religious organizations contracting with the federal government -- have arranged transport for the immigrants. Abbott's order exempts federal, state or local authorities in his prohibition on transporting the migrants in question.

Source: CNN July 30, 2021 00:45 UTC